Saturday 18/April/2026 – 11:16 PM
Portuguese coach Jose denied Mourinho Benfica coach, rumors linked him to taking over as coach of Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer period.
Statements of Benfica coach Jose Mourinho
Mourinho said, during press statements a short while ago: Perhaps everything that is said about other clubs’ interest in me is not true.
Regarding his future with Benfica, the Portuguese coach said: I cannot guarantee my stay, as the matter does not depend on me alone, and in football no one can guarantee his future.
It is noteworthy that Jose Mourinho joined the ranks of Benfica in the summer of 2025.
During the current season, Benfica played 50 matches, winning 29 matches, drawing 11 matches, and suffering 10 defeats.
Lisbon derby date
The Benfica team, led by Mourinho, is scheduled to meet its counterpart, Sporting Lisbon, in the Lisbon derby, in the 30th round of the Portuguese League competition, tomorrow evening, Sunday.
Benfica and Sporting Lisbon standings in the Portuguese League
Benfica occupies third place in the Portuguese League standings with 69 points, two points behind Sporting Lisbon, which is in second place with 71 points.
